As we look ahead to 2026, we are pleased to introduce a refreshed membership structure designed to better support our growing community of school sport professionals. This updated model reflects the feedback you’ve shared with us throughout our first year…
The final SSP webinar for the year was held this morning, with some excellent feedback received and some great discussion on what 2026 looks like for our young and emerging professional network. A summary of discussion details are listed below,…
Today’s webinar featured an outstanding presentation by Grant Cosgriff, Senior Governance Adviser at the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Grant delivered valuable insights into the governance of sport organisations, with a specific focus on school sport associations where Boards of Directors…
October 30th, 11am (ADST) Governance In School Sport Associations For Webinar 9, we are delighted to welcome guest presenter Grant Cosgriff, Senior Governance Advisor at the Australian Sports Commission. Grant brings a wealth of experience and insight into governance across…
Today, School Sport Professionals hosted an informative webinar with Nicky Barrie, Sport Operations Manager of Queensland University of Technology (QUT), who shared her expertise on the growing role of esports in schools. We thank Nicky for her time and for sharing some…
Officiating is a cornerstone of school sport, influencing the quality and fairness of every competition. Yet, the challenges of ensuring consistency, availability, and reliability remain a shared concern for school sport managers—mirroring the experiences of those working across community sport.…
Step 2 of the collaborative project “The Future Landscape of School Sport” has now been completed, with the working group meeting online to explore various items in depth. A summary of the discussion and next steps in this project can…
As we move into the second half of our inaugural year of operation, School Sport Professionals (SSP) is proud to celebrate a strong and successful launch. Since opening membership in late 2024, we’ve built a dynamic community of professionals dedicated…
Members and guests were today provided with an in-depth overview of the Active Hy-Tek software programs, “Meet Manager” and “Team Manager”. Webinar 6 provided an insight into the whole range of planning processes utilised by school sport associations and member…
School Sport Professionals recently launched the first stage of our new collaborative initiative: The Future Landscape of School Sport. We were pleased to welcome participants from across the country, including Executive Officers from various associations and representatives from the Australian Sports…